Photo of the Great Salem Fire in June, 1914. Taken from Gallows Hill with 21, 23, 24 & 25 Proctor St visible in the distance. I tried to put the map pin roughly where I think this photo was taken.
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Gallows Hill, Salem, MA

1914

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Photo of the Great Salem Fire in June, 1914. Taken from Gallows Hill with 21, 23, 24 & 25 Proctor St visible in the distance. I tried to put the map pin roughly where I think this photo was taken.

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Neighborhood: Federal Street District
Census Tract 204702 · Essex County County

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Uploaded by David Saunders

February 21, 2026